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Rio Grande Turkey Burger

By: JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE®

"These burly grilled burgers are packed with Southwest flavor!"

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Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

1 (20 ounce) package JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Ground Turkey
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1 egg
1 tablespoon dried onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (4 ounce) can whole green chilies, drained and cut into long strips
2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced
Sour cream and CHI-CHI'S® or EL TORITO® salsa, if desired

Directions

Preheat grill for direct heat cooking method according to manufacturer's directions.
In bowl, combine turkey, oats, egg, dried onion, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper. Divide turkey mixture in half. On 2 pieces (10 x 11 each) of wax paper, shape each half of turkey mixture into 6 inch diameter circles. Arrange half of green chili strips in spoke pattern over 1 circle of turkey mixture. Top with cheese slices leaving a 1/2 inch border around outside edges. Lay remaining green chili strips in spoke pattern over cheese. Carefully place remaining patty on top of chili strips. Remove wax paper. Press turkey layers together to seal.
Lightly grease grill rack. Invert turkey burger onto grill rack; remove wax paper. Grill 8 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached on meat thermometer. To serve, cut burger into quarters. Serve with sour cream and salsa if desired.